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EASY
ACCESS SAIL YACHTS
We
obtained this type of yacht due to our own needs for safe and
easily accessible boats. It turned out that, with minor changes,
these boats can offer a sailing experience to physically challenged
persons, even to wheelchair users.
In
order to invite you to join our sailing cruises, we proceeded
to do the following adaptations, expected to be completed by March,
2004 when we'll display relative pictures on our website:
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A
"catwalk" 2.5m long and
90cm wide, with heightened borders 10cm (to avoid any accidents
while the wheelchair is on the way in/out); it is finished
and will be installed when the boat goes back to the sea
after the winter maintenance. On the one side there is a
rail supporting the walking persons. We choose appropriate
docks but, in any case, the catwalk is long enough to level
any height differences between the dock and the boat.
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Other
than for access to the boat, the "catwalk" (inox
gangway) will be used for one more purpose: Being on the
floor-level, it can be used by our guest as a sliding board
to get into the sea or, in a reverse process, to get back
to the boat. Someone not strong enough or disabled who wants
to go swimming will be able to sit on the half-sank board
and be lifted together with the catwalk by its halyards.
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In
the cockpit (lounge) we'll install safety
4-points belts
to keep any less-able-bodied passenger safe from unwanted
forward or left-right movements in case of rough
weather. While sitting on the couch, they are also protected
from cold-heat-spraying-wind enjoying a panoramic view,
and participating in any activity with their friends. The
roof can slide open to allow sunbathing from the same position.
The tables can open to host 8 persons and a board can fit
between them for easier access by wheelchair users.
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Each
boat will carry two (2) aisle-chairs
to allow access to the cabins, the toilets, where normal
wheelchairs do not fit, and a hoist for transferring from
wheelchair to the aisle and vice versa for the less able.
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The
aisle-chairs can go downstairs to the cabins and toilets
using a special platform or, in another way, by a boschun
chair. The free space to the cabins and toilets is large
enough to allow any maneuvering; every
appropriate handle or other equipment
for the disabled will be installed as well. All of these
will be finished by the end of January.
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In
March 2004 we plan to hold trial
journeys
with Greek wheelchair users (who already trust and support
us) to test and complete our equipment. Beginning in early
April 2004 we'll be ready to offer you unforgettable, comfortable
and safe vacations.
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Every
suggestion will be taken into consideration. It won't be easy
to convince you but, as soon as you see our boats, you will be
our clients.
For the first two (2) years,
we'll sail the calm seas of the Argo-Saronic gulf. For 2006, we
plan to move to the Ionian sea, in western Greece. Our program
will be reconsidered until then.
Our offer includes a boat
with a skipper and a hostess on board, transfer from/to the airport to the boat
, and everything you will need for your journey, except when you decide to enjoy
a tavern of your choice.
the cruise with
our yachts, includes:
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a
full time captain/guide-hostess who will guide you around
the islands of the Saronic and Argolic gulf.
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supplied
on board during the whole weeks charter, breakfast (continental),
midday lunch (including light salads and sandwiches), sodas,
snacks, fruits, refreshments (non alcoholic beverages),
etc.
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visits
to all archaeological and historical monuments.
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fuel
for the yacht, for the whole week, water and ice.
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all
linens, towels and blankets.
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free
use of all yachts equipment.
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Greek
VAT taxes, Port dues, Marina fees, insurance.
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Cleaning
fee at the end of the charter.
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meeting
and transportation from the airport to the yacht.
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Sabaudia
Etica
